Gardening Support Volunteer for Blaise Weston Court, Lawrence Weston

Gardening Support Volunteer for Blaise Weston Court, Lawrence Weston United Kingdom

Alive Activities
Full Time United Kingdom 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.

Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.

Role title: Gardening Support Volunteer

Purpose of the role: Supporting participants of different ages and capacities to engage with nature-based activities and each other during community gardening sessions at Blaise Weston Court extra care setting in Lawrence Weston

What you will be doing:

  • Helping set up resources and materials for activities
  • Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities (gardening and green crafts)
  • Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders
  • Helping pack away at end of session

What you could get out of it:

  • The good feeling of making someone’s day better
  • Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers
  • Learning/improving your gardening and social skills
  • Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities
  • Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture
  • Exercise and spending time outside
  • A reference or job experience
  • A share of fresh home-grown fruit, veg and flowers, if available
  • A sense of pride from helping to make a difference

Location:

Community garden at Blaise Weston Court extra care setting in Lawrence Weston

Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Dr, Bristol BS11 0AF

Time:

Wednesdays, 1 - 4pm

Please note: We have other gardening support volunteering in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.

Job Type: Volunteer

Salary: Up to £0.01 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 policies are subject to change.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bristol, BS11 0AF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: STH

Gardening Support Volunteer for Blaise Weston Court, Lawrence Weston
Alive Activities

www.aliveactivities.org
Bristol, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
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Company - Public
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